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Wieland, Walter E.
June 10, 1915 - November 2, 2007
Dodgeville - Walter Edwin Wieland, age 92, of Dodgeville, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2007 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville. He was born on June 10, 1915 in Switzerland, the son of Fred and Rosa (Densler) Wieland. They emigrated to the U.S. that same year. Walter grew up on farms in the New Glarus area. During World War II, he was stationed in the South Pacific and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. After recovering from his wounds, he became a cheese maker. He restored the cheese factory at Attica and made Swiss wheels, cheddar and brick cheeses until 1957. He then formed a partnership with on of his brothers and owned and operated the Wilhelm Tell Hotel in New Glarus for several years. In his next entrepreneurial endeavor, he bought the Messerschmidt Cheese Factory in Dodgeville from his father and another brother. He continued to operate this cheese factory and store as the Wieland Cheese Factory until his retirement at age 88.
Walter is survived by his wife of 48 years, Betty (Lee); his son, Kenneth (Sharon) Wieland, of Arlington, Texas; his daughter, Sharon (John) Robinson, of Sun Prairie; seven grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; his sisters, Elsa Rattin, of Madison, Trudy Smith, of Orlando, FL and Emma Krattiger, of Brodhead; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Olga (Hammerly), his parents, two sisters and four brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 5, 2007 at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville. Rev. Steven Kottke will officiate. Burial will be held in East Side cemetery with Military Graveside Rites accorded by the Dodgeville Area Veterans. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until time of services on Monday at the funeral home.
White, Lauren Helen
October 12, 2007
Dodgeville - Lauren Helen White, daughter of Caleb and Brenda White, of Dodgeville, was born to the arms of Jesus, on Friday, October 12, 2007 at Upland Hills Health in Dodgeville.
Lauren is survived by her parents, Caleb and Brenda; her sisters, Audrey and Maggie, at home; her maternal grandparents, Dean and Mary Kay Booth, of Cuba City; her paternal grandparents, James and Susan White, of Cuba City; great grandparents, Don and Lois Booth and Frances Kieler, all of Cuba City; further survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Ambrose Kieler, Charlie and Iva White and Thomas and Helen O’Hearn.
Friends and family may call from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville, where private family services will follow.
Wenger, Warren E.
Portage / Dodgeville - Warren E. Wenger, age 56 of Portage, formerly of Dodgeville, passed away. He was born on June 23, 1951 at the Dodgeville Hospital, a son of Oscar and Marie Wenger.
Warren is survived by his daughters, Wendi Wenger, of Belleville and Aundria Layne, of Phoenix; his grandchildren, Brandon, Grace, Jeffry and Olivia; his mother, Marie Wenger-Rowe, of Dodgeville; his brothers, Laverne (Tina) Wenger, of Racine, Donald (Darlene) Wenger, of Highland, Robert (Diane) Wenger, of Mineral Point, DuWayne (Dorine) Wenger, of Hollandale; his sisters, Valita Ray (Terry Tallard), of Ridgeway and Carol (Tom) Gleichauf, of Dodgeville; many nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his son, Troy Wenger, his father, Oscar Wenger, his grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. Edward McIntosh and Mr. & Mrs. John Wenger.
Private family service will be held on Monday, October 22, 2007 at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville, with Rev. Rom A. Pegram, of Dodgeville United Methodist Church, officiating.
We Give Our Thanks.
Weier, Robert Joseph
February 19, 1916 - September 17, 2007
WESTFIELD / MINERAL POINT - Robert Joseph Weier, age 91, of Westfield, formerly of Mineral Point, passed away on Monday, Sept. 17, 2007, at Divine Savior Health Center in Portage after a very brief illness. He was born Feb. 19, 1916, the son of Nicholas Weier and Frances Brunker Weier, in Dodgeville.
Robert is survived by daughter, Mary (Alan) Malthe of Hancock; grandchildren, Sheila (Bob) Hellwig of Stoughton, Deborah (Patrick) Carnitz of Madison, Lawrence Weier Jr. of Middleton, Mike Weier of Stoughton, Trudy (Shawn Webber) Malthe of Beaver Dam, Ann (Jesse) Kealiher of Plover, and Barbara Hosen of Hancock; and great-grandchildren, Christopher and Cody Carnitz of Madison, Brandon, Michelle, Joshua, Quynnlynn and Kayonna Hellwig of Stoughton, Mallory Weier of Madison, and Valerie Ann Hosen of Hancock. He is further survived by brother, Bernard (Betty) Weier of Ridgeway; many nieces and nephews including, Bryan Weier with whom he had a very special relationship; and brother-in-law, Bernard (Joseph) McKernan of Murrieta, Calif. The love of his life, Florence (Sally) Weier, passed away on Nov. 23, 1996, after 52 beautiful years together. He was also preceded in death by son, Larry H. Weier in 1999; brothers, Nicholas Charlie Weier, Theodore Weier; and sister, Frances Weier McKernan.
Robert and Sally were Mineral Point residents for many years until he retired and moved to Westfield in 1984. They were caretakers of the Iowa County Fairgrounds in Mineral Point for many years. He did truck driving and blasting for many years also. Together they were foster parents to lots of children, and he became an "adopted grandpa" to many kids whose paths crossed his during his lifetime. He loved helping others and had a strong sense of the love God gave him to be able to unselfishly share himself with others. He was a dedicated and wonderful father and grandfather who helped out whenever or however he felt they needed him. He always found it possible to help anyone in need. He loved to fish. He loved to garden. He loved to cook. He loved the simple life. "Thanks, Dad, for all those very special times we had together camping when I was younger; they gave me such special precious memories."
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. at ST. JOSEPH'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Dodgeville, on Friday, Sept. 21, 2007. Relatives and friends may call at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, and from 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning. Burial will be at St. Mary's cemetery, Mineral Point.
A meal will be served at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mineral Point, following the burial service.
Weier, Elaine D.
June 14, 1928 - September 27, 2007
Ridgeway - Elaine D. Weier, age 79, of Ridgeway, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 27, 2007 at Upland Hills Nursing & Rehab Center in Dodgeville, after a courageous battle with cancer. Elaine was born on June 14, 1928 to Arthur and Helen (Ula) Kammerud. She grew up and attended school in the Blanchardville area. On October 2, 1946, Elaine married
Norbert Weier. Together they farmed in the Ridgeway area for many years. Elaine was a member of St. Bridget’s Catholic Church and its Altar Society. She loved spending time with her family helping to raise her grandchildren and she also enjoyed baking and cooking particularly during the holidays.
Elaine is survived by her loving children, Mary (Dennis) Dickinson, of Dodgeville, Joan (Mike) Hendrickson, of Hollandale, Denny (Joyce) Weier, Dave (Janie) Weier, John (Barb) Weier, Mark Weier, Barb (Ed) Blum, Laurie (Bruce) McCluskey, all of Ridgeway; twenty-two grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; her siblings, Don (Deborah) Kammerud, Dorothy Humphrey, Beatrice (Fred) Olsen, Howard (Faye) Kammerud, Jim (Carol) Hendrickson, Jack (Arlene) Udelhofen, Mary Udelhofen, Margaret Ebeneter, Dottie (Chuck) Emery; her sister-in-law, Aldora Kammerud; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norbert, on October 11, 1976, her parents, and her three brothers, Larry, Sheldon and Otis Kammerud.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 1, 2007 at ST. BRIDGET’S CATHOLIC CHURCH in Ridgeway. Burial will be held in St. Bridget’s cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday at the GORGEN-McGINLEY & AYERS FUNERAL HOME in Dodgeville, where a parish rosary service will be held at 8:00 p.m. Friends may also call from 10:00 a.m. until time of Mass on Monday at the church.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Upland Hills Nursing, Iowa County Hospice and Home Health for the loving care given to mom.
“I have nothing to fear,
And here my story ends.
My troubles are over;
And I am at home.”
-Anna Sewell
Last lines of Black Beauty
Potterton, Myrtle V.
June 21, 1906 - September 23, 2007
MINERAL POINT - Myrtle V. Potterton, age 101, of Mineral Point, passed peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, surrounded by her loving family at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dodgeville. She was born on June 21, 1906, in Linden Township, the daughter of George and Lillian (Collard) Jewell. She grew up in the Bloomfield area and graduated from Dodgeville High School. She married
Glen D. Potterton in 1925. They lived on the family farm in rural Mineral Point, later moving to Mineral Point, where she lived until she was 99 years old. Her whole life was about caring for her family. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sarah Circle and Mineral Point Care Center Auxillary.
Myrtle is survived by three children, Glenn (Betty) Potterton of Portage, Gene (Carol) Potterton of Mineral Point and Mary (Jerry) Murphy of Monona; 14 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 27 great great-grandchildren; a son-in-law, Homer Symons of Dodgeville; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Glenn in 1966; a daughter, Thelma Symons in 2005; three daughters-in-law, Patricia, Betty and Virginia; a sister, Elsie Whitford; two brothers, Royal and Melvin Jewell; and two infant great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Mineral Point. Pastor Mary Anne Conklin will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2007, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME in Mineral Point and on Wednesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Myrtle was a loving wife, mother and grandmothers who will be sadly missed by her family and friends.
Post, Carol J.
November 26, 1961 - September 6, 2007
Madison / Dodgeville - Carol Jean Post's gallant effort against her colon cancer ended on Thursday, September 6th. She was taken from us way too early at the age of 45. Her infectious smile and creative wit will be missed. She had a special way to make you laugh regardless of the situation. She was extremely organized and efficiently ran a household or a business. She was born in Stevens Point on November 26, 1961, where she stayed for a couple years after graduating from high school and then moved to Phoenix, Arizona. She spent many years there with her parents and two of her sisters. Carol eventually married
after which her wonderful daughter, Kacey Jean Montgomery, was born. Shortly after Kacey's birth, she moved back to Wisconsin and worked as a credit manager. First she moved back to Stevens Point and then moved to Madison when a better job contacted her. During his time, with help of Match.com, she met her current husband, Rick Post. They were married
on October 23rd, 2004 and spent their honeymoon enjoying Jamaica. Rick's love for Carol and Kacey was evident from the beginning. His personality, love for life and dedication to them is remarkable! He has made and left a profound impact on this family. The family lived in Dodgeville until the recent move to Madison this past July.
Carol tremendously enjoyed being a mom to Kacey. She also liked to go to casinos, sit in the sun, watch scary movies and travel. One of her specialties was playing poker and coming home with everyone's money. She was a very kind, generous, strong willed and loving person. She cared deeply for her family and many times put their interests before her own.
Preceding her in death is her father, George Kuplic. Carol is survived by her one love in her life, daughter Kacey, and the other love in her life, husband Rick. Also her mother Isabelle Kuplic, Fountain Hills, AZ; sisters and brothers; Judy Kuplic, Scottsdale, AZ, Ken (Kathy) Kuplic, Weston, WI, Gary (Mary) Kuplic, Plover, WI, Jan(Wayne) Orlowski, Stevens Point, WI, Joyce (Mickey) Sopa, Amherst, WI, Neil (Michelle) Kuplic, Chapel Hill, NC, Jackie Brown, Stevens Point, WI, Jeff Kuplic, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Camille Kuplic, Fountain Hills, AZ.
We want to thank the nurses, doctors and staff from Upland Hills in Dodgeville and both UW and Meriter Clinics for their excellent care. We also wish to thank Hospice Care for their tremendous help during this difficult time.
There will be a memorial service held at our home at 4012 Dolphin Drive in Madison on Saturday, September 15th from noon until 6 pm.
We want to celebrate her life and remember the good times.
Pope, Susan E.
September 29, 1917 - October 9, 2007
MINERAL POINT - Susan E. Pope, age 90, of Mineral Point, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2007, at the Mineral Point Care Center. She was born in Mineral Point on Sept. 29, 1917, the daughter of John and Clara (Raine) Batchelor. She graduated from Mineral Point High School. She married
Robert Brown on Feb. 23, 1939. He preceded her in death in July 1969. Later, she married
Edison Pope in 1975. He preceded her in death in 1980. She worked as a cook for the Mineral Point High School for several years. She enjoyed playing cards, dancing and being with her friends of the Eastern Star. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Mineral Point and was a loyal Eastern Star Member and past Worthy Matron.
Susan is survived by two daughters, Emily (David) Avegalio-Bloom of South Beloit, Ill. and Ellen (Patrick) Wolowic of Roscoe, Ill.; a daughter-in-law, Barbara Brown of Brodhead; five granddaughters, Carrie (Adam) Benton of Brodhead, Ruth Ann (Robert) Vogel of Brodhead, Amy (Mike) Ellis of Janesville, Carol Anne Wolowic of Rockford and Ema (Eonne) Bangert of St. Louis; six great-grandchildren, Austin and Carly Benton, Kimberly Vogel, Paige and Trenton Ellis and Avery Bangert; a special friend, Joe Balk of Dodgeville; a brother, Marvin (Joan) Batchelor of Beloit; two sisters-in-law, Betty (Franklin) Galler of Shawano and Jean Brown of Dodgeville; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; a son, Donald, in July 2000; a brother, George Batchelor; a sister, Bernice Lindholm; and a brother-in-law, Elliott Brown.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Oct. 12, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, Mineral Point, with Pastor Mary Anne Conklin officiating. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME, Mineral Point and also from 9:30 a.m. until the time of services on Friday at the church. An Eastern Star Service will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday.
James, Phyllis Marie
June 17, 1919 - September 8, 2007
MINERAL POINT - Phyllis Marie James entered into eternal peace on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2007, at Upland Hills Nursing and Rehab Center following an extended illness. Phyllis was born on June 17, 1919, to Milton and Marie (Brown) Lindholm in rural Mineral Point. She attended Peniel Grade School and graduated from Mineral Point High School in 1936. On June 20, 1941, she married
Harry C. James of Jonesdale, at Peniel Church near Rewey. She was a dedicated partner with Harry on their dairy farm near Mineral Point, and took pride in her farm fresh eggs and sold many door to door. She was a member of the Bethel Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school and also the United Methodist Church in Mineral Point, for many years. She was also a 4-H leader of the Hollandale Blue Ribbon 4-H Club. She worked at Burgess Battery in Mineral Point, and later was a nursing assistant for 20 years at St. Joseph's Hospital and at the Medical Care Facility of Iowa County, retiring in 1984. During her retirement she enjoyed researching her family genealogy, so proud and happy to pass on family history, especially to her grandchildren. She made many beautiful baby quilts and loved attending her grandchildren's school functions and sport events.
Phyllis is survived by her five children, Kay Cline of Lodi, Winifred (Dennis) Lindsay of Baraboo, Ralph (Mary Jean) James, Greg (Kathy) James and Jennifer (Perry) Baker, all of Mineral Point; a sister, Mary DeBuh of Madison; and a brother, Homer (Jeanette) Lindholm of Belmont; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 60 years, Harry, on Dec. 19, 2001; her brother, Hampton, in 2001; her sister, Louise Lehr in 2006; and a son-in-law, Norman Cline, in 1993.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. at BETHEL METHODIST CHURCH. Pastor Mary Anne Conklin will officiate. Burial will be in Graceland cemetery in Mineral Point. Relatives and friends may call on Monday, Sept. 10, 2007, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the GORGEN FUNERAL HOME in Mineral Point, and on Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until time of service at the church.
Heideman, Robert C.
June 20, 1923 - September 20, 2007
Mineral Point - Robert C. Heideman, age 84, of Mineral Point, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at his home. He was born in Waupun on June 20, 1923, the son of Ira and Emily (Johnson) Heideman. He graduated from Waupun High School in 1941, then he joined the U.S. Navy serving in World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. He married
the love of his life, Mary Ellen McGrath on September 7, 1946 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Waupun. Bob worked beside his wife from 1956 until 1990, where they owned and operated Maple Leaf Sanitary Creamery, makers of Maple Leaf Butter, in Mineral Point. From 1991 until 2005, Bob worked as a bus driver for the Hodan Center, Inc. in Mineral Point. His greatest joys were watching NASCAR and the Packers with his wife for many years, and spending time with his loving family.
Bob is survived by his son, Robert, Jr. (Mary) Heideman, of Mineral Point; five grandchildren, Kevin (Melissa) Heideman, of Roscoe, IL, Anthony (Shantel) Heideman, of Mineral Point, Steve Heideman, of Madison, Sarah Heideman, of Mineral Point, and Michael (Sarah McCluskey) Heideman, of Madison; three great grandchildren, Ryan, Brady and Cale; his brother, Lloyd Heideman, of Mineral Point; two nieces, Lynette (Roger) Johnson, of Milwaukee and LuAnne Shaw, of Sun Prairie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, on July 21, 2007, his parents and his brother, John Heideman.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 24, 2007 at the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH in Mineral Point. Rev. Mary Anne Conklin will officiate. Burial will be held in St. Mary’s cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until time of services on Monday at the church.
